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How to say hum and what does hum mean?

hum

noun, verb

How to pronounce hum?

The word hum sounds like hum
/həm/

What is the definition of hum?

nounan Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
nouna humming noise
Examples
  • the hum of distant traffic
verbsound with a monotonous hum
verbbe noisy with activity
nounthe state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
Examples
  • there is a constant hum of military preparation
verbmake a low continuous sound
Examples
  • The refrigerator is humming
verbsing with closed lips
Examples
  • She hummed a melody